What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Rural Crisis Center - Part Time in Brantley position at SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing support and crisis services to individuals receiving care at our Rural Crisis Center in Brantley. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, focusing on timely access to crisis care, stabilization, medication management, person-centered treatment, and coordination of services for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Experience working in behavioral health is preferred. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of an LPN program with current licensure through the Alabama Board of Nursing
- Relevant nursing experience required; behavioral health or crisis services experience preferred
- Strong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced crisis care environment
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must successfully pass a background check
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care and support for individuals receiving services in the Rural Crisis Center
- Conduct nursing assessments, monitor consumer health status, and document clinical findings
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by physician orders
- Provide education, training, testing, monitoring, evaluation, and updates for MAC/MAS staff and nursing personnel
- Support crisis stabilization efforts, wellness monitoring, and continuity of care within the CCBHC care model
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to promote recovery-focused, person-centered care
- Help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises
- Communicate with treatment team members regarding changes in consumer condition, medication concerns, or urgent care needs
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and CCBHC guidelines
Work Environment:
- Work directly with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in a Rural Crisis Center setting
- Support crisis stabilization, medication management, urgent behavioral health treatment, and continuity of care
- Engage in meaningful work that improves outcomes, promotes recovery, and expands access to behavioral health services in rural communities